Five hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a God-realized being named Lao-tzu in ancient China dictated 81 verses, which are regarded by many as the ultimate commentary on the nature of our existence. The classic text of these 81 verses, called the Tao Te Ching or the Great Way, offers advice and guidance that is balanced, moral, spiritual, and always concerned with working for the good.

5 out of 5 stars

clear your mind and let go with this book

By
Kelly Fisher
on
2018-07-22

Tao Te Ching

A New English Version

Written by:
Lao Tzu,
Stephen Mitchell

Narrated by:
Stephen Mitchell

Length: 1 hr and 41 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
65

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
56

Story

5 out of 5 stars
54

In 81 brief chapters, Lao Tzu's
Tao Te Ching, or
Book of the Way, provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, as well as a serene and generous spirit. It teaches us how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao: the basic principle of the universe.

5 out of 5 stars

Solid

By
MW
on
2019-03-28

The Alchemist

A Fable About Following Your Dream

Written by:
Paulo Coelho

Narrated by:
Jeremy Irons

Length: 4 hrs

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
686

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
604

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
601

Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its simplicity and wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an Alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest.

5 out of 5 stars

Enjoyable book

By
Angela
on
2017-10-07

Tao Te Ching

Written by:
Lao Tzu,
Sam Torode

Narrated by:
Amanda Brewer

Length: 1 hr and 6 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
1

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
1

Story

5 out of 5 stars
1

Wise yet worldly, spiritual yet practical, the
Tao Te Ching is beloved by seekers all the world over. This new edition features a lucid, poetic translation that makes the
Tao Te Ching accessible to contemporary listeners.

Dying to Be Me

My Journey from Cancer, to Near Death, to True Healing

Written by:
Anita Moorjani

Narrated by:
Anita Moorjani

Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
52

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
43

Story

5 out of 5 stars
43

In this truly inspirational audio book, Anita Moorjani relates how, after fighting cancer for almost four years, her body began shutting down - overwhelmed by the malignant cells spreading throughout her system. As her organs failed, she entered into an extraordinary near-death experience (NDE) where she realized her inherent worth... and the actual cause of her disease. Upon regaining consciousness, Anita found that her condition had improved so rapidly that she was released from the hospital within weeks - without a trace of cancer in her body!

5 out of 5 stars

By
Judy G.
on
2019-04-20

The China Study, Revised and Expanded Edition

The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and Long-Term Health

Written by:
T. Colin Campbell PhD,
Thomas M. Campbell II MD

Narrated by:
Dan Woren

Length: 18 hrs and 2 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
73

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
67

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
67

More than 30 years ago, nutrition researcher T. Colin Campbell and his team at Cornell University, in partnership with teams in China and England, embarked upon the most comprehensive study ever undertaken of the relationship between diet and the risk of developing disease. What they found, when combined with findings in Campbell's laboratory, opened their eyes to the dangers of a diet high in animal protein and the unparalleled health benefits of a whole foods, plant-based diet.

5 out of 5 stars

Must Read

By
Sandy M
on
2018-07-12

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life

Living the Wisdom of the Tao

Written by:
Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Narrated by:
Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
52

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
47

Story

5 out of 5 stars
47

Five hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a God-realized being named Lao-tzu in ancient China dictated 81 verses, which are regarded by many as the ultimate commentary on the nature of our existence. The classic text of these 81 verses, called the Tao Te Ching or the Great Way, offers advice and guidance that is balanced, moral, spiritual, and always concerned with working for the good.

5 out of 5 stars

clear your mind and let go with this book

By
Kelly Fisher
on
2018-07-22

Tao Te Ching

A New English Version

Written by:
Lao Tzu,
Stephen Mitchell

Narrated by:
Stephen Mitchell

Length: 1 hr and 41 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
65

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
56

Story

5 out of 5 stars
54

In 81 brief chapters, Lao Tzu's
Tao Te Ching, or
Book of the Way, provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, as well as a serene and generous spirit. It teaches us how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao: the basic principle of the universe.

5 out of 5 stars

Solid

By
MW
on
2019-03-28

The Alchemist

A Fable About Following Your Dream

Written by:
Paulo Coelho

Narrated by:
Jeremy Irons

Length: 4 hrs

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
686

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
604

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
601

Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its simplicity and wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an Alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest.

5 out of 5 stars

Enjoyable book

By
Angela
on
2017-10-07

Tao Te Ching

Written by:
Lao Tzu,
Sam Torode

Narrated by:
Amanda Brewer

Length: 1 hr and 6 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
1

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
1

Story

5 out of 5 stars
1

Wise yet worldly, spiritual yet practical, the
Tao Te Ching is beloved by seekers all the world over. This new edition features a lucid, poetic translation that makes the
Tao Te Ching accessible to contemporary listeners.

Dying to Be Me

My Journey from Cancer, to Near Death, to True Healing

Written by:
Anita Moorjani

Narrated by:
Anita Moorjani

Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
52

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
43

Story

5 out of 5 stars
43

In this truly inspirational audio book, Anita Moorjani relates how, after fighting cancer for almost four years, her body began shutting down - overwhelmed by the malignant cells spreading throughout her system. As her organs failed, she entered into an extraordinary near-death experience (NDE) where she realized her inherent worth... and the actual cause of her disease. Upon regaining consciousness, Anita found that her condition had improved so rapidly that she was released from the hospital within weeks - without a trace of cancer in her body!

5 out of 5 stars

By
Judy G.
on
2019-04-20

The China Study, Revised and Expanded Edition

The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and Long-Term Health

Written by:
T. Colin Campbell PhD,
Thomas M. Campbell II MD

Narrated by:
Dan Woren

Length: 18 hrs and 2 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
73

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
67

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
67

More than 30 years ago, nutrition researcher T. Colin Campbell and his team at Cornell University, in partnership with teams in China and England, embarked upon the most comprehensive study ever undertaken of the relationship between diet and the risk of developing disease. What they found, when combined with findings in Campbell's laboratory, opened their eyes to the dangers of a diet high in animal protein and the unparalleled health benefits of a whole foods, plant-based diet.

5 out of 5 stars

Must Read

By
Sandy M
on
2018-07-12

Publisher's Summary

Like many other philosophical writings, "The Tao Te Ching" is a timeless Chinese treasure. These ancient writings are credited to Lao Tzu, although some believe them to be authored by a number of persons writing under the Lao Tzu pen name. Nevertheless, this audio gives the listener a taste of the wisdom of age and the important values of human existence.

A bit anglicized translation, but serviceable

... and you can't beat the price. It is perfectly alright, if a bit archaic-English in style (the rhyming bits are mildly awkward, with a bit of Church-of-England sort of redolence for my taste). It is a fine starter Tao te Ching. I like the narrator, who read Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra quite well in a very affordable version here as well.

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

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David Aronson

2018-12-29

Do not do something else while listening

Amazing and life changing knowledge. Do yourself a favor and devote the time to listen and/or read along and/or take notes. Consider breaking your study into multiple parts. Don't expect to listen while in the car, at the gym, walking to work, etc.

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5 out of 5 stars

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5 out of 5 stars

Rahul Yadav

2018-10-06

No frills version of the great Chinese work

who can dispute the text of Tao Te Ching, ot is brilliant. Sometimes when jave I listened to an eastern spiritual text, the narrator tries to speak in a calming voice. I sometimes find it distracting. While I was browsing through all the versions I noticed the same calming voice in all the narrations. This one is different and I liked how the narrator narrated this book.

Overall

1 out of 5 stars

Anonymous User

2018-09-20

It's narrated in an awfully distracting way.

This is not supposed to be a poetry book so I don't get why the narrator treats it as such. It's awfully distracting and not at all compelling. If you want relaxation look for another version...